National Certificate in Aviation (Core Skills) (Level 3)

The National Certificate in Aviation (Core Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 1495] is designed to provide people with the range of skills and knowledge required within the broad spectrum of organisations operating within the wider aviation industry.

This qualification is designed to recognise customer service, communication, teamwork, safety and security, and general aviation knowledge. The elective section recognises the diversity of aviation workplaces and allows candidates to select a range of standards relevant to their workplace and career direction. It includes skills in aviation, retail and sales, and competencies from a range of domains within the Aviation, Hospitality, and Tourism subfields.

People may enrol in programmes leading to the award of this qualification and which take place in a pre-employment environment, however the qualification also provides an excellent training platform for new entrants to the industry. People who have been working within the industry for a number of years are able to achieve some, if not all, of the qualification via a recognition of current competence (RCC) process. People enrolled in programmes leading to the award of this qualification may be assessed on the job in a wide range of aviation contexts, or off the job.

This qualification may lead on from the National Certificate in Aviation (Introductory) (Level 2) [Ref: 1105] and prepares people for entry into further national certificate and national diploma qualifications in areas such as Aircraft Operation, Airport Operations, Air Traffic Services, Flight Attendants, and International Air Express.

If you are a New Zealander looking to join the industry to learn your trade from airline professionals, our integrated recognised aircraft maintenance pre-apprenticeship programme is a great place to start.

Students study the Level 3 Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering, this is a pre-requisite qualification for a traineeship with Air New Zealand, and most other Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul companies (MRO's) in New Zealand.

Employers of graduates include Air New Zealand Engineering & Maintenance, Rocket Lab, Airwork, Defence Force, Hamilton Jet, CHC Engine Centre, TerraCat & Mission Aviation Fellowship.
The 36 week full time programme is delivered in both Auckland and Christchurch.

To be offered a place on the programme, candidates need to pass a placement test comprising assessments in English, Maths and Physics as well as an Interview.